Don’t Eat Meat? You’ll Love This Vegetable Lasagna

by Kristi Rimkus on December 22, 2011


When I’m feeding a crowd, I like to have options on the dinner table for everyone. This easy vegetable lasagna is perfect because it pleases meat-free eaters and meat eaters alike.

Even better,  I can make it one day – even two days – ahead of time so it’s ready to go.

Vegetable Lasagna with Kale and Mushrooms

Vegetable Lasagna with Kale and Mushrooms

Filled with deep green kale, ruby red tomatoes, and meaty mushrooms, every bite is as satisfying as any meat filled pasta. Be sure to use fresh basil – there is nothing like it to make a pasta dish pop!

Vegetable Lasagna

Vegetable Lasagna

Why not make two batches and add a pound of extra lean ground beef, chicken or turkey to the mix. Then you’ll have the best of both worlds on the table.

Vegetable Lasagna with Kale and Mushrooms

Vegetable Lasagna with Kale and Mushrooms

Now everyone is happy, including me. After all, at 300 calories per serving, my waistline can afford a plate of pasta.

Happy cooking!

Don’t Eat Meat? You’ll Love This Vegetable Lasagna

Serving Size: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pinch red pepper
  • 10 ounces mushroom , sliced
  • 8 cups kale, chopped
  • ½ cup sun dried tomato, julienned (look for dehydrated tomatoes, not oil packed)
  • ¾ cup low sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 1 can petite diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups low fat cottage cheese
  • 2 cups low fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese , shredded
  • ½ box whole wheat lasagna noodles, cooked and drained

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Spray a 13 x 9 baking dish, or large square baking dish with cooking spray.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add oil. Add onion and cook 5 minutes until softened. Add kale, garlic, red pepper, mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes, vegetable broth, and tomatoes. Cook another 8 - 10 minutes until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat and add 1/2 cup basil.
  4. Spread 1/3 of the mixture on the bottom of the baking dish. Top with a layer of noodles. Top noodles with 1/3 of cottage cheese, 1/3 of mozzarella and another 1/3 of the vegetables.
  5. Add another layer of noodles and top with top noodles with 1/3 of cottage cheese, 1/3 of mozzarella and remaining 1/3 of the vegetables.
  6. Add a final layer of noodles and top with remaining cottage cheese, mozzarella, remaining basil, and all of the parmesan.
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Nutrition Per Serving
Calories: 302, Weight Watchers PointsPlus 7
Total Fat: 9.36g
Cholesterol: 44mg
Sodium: 673mg
Total Carbs: 30.10g
Dietary Fiber: 2.49g
Sugars: 6.21g
Protein: 22.02g

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Belinda @zomppa December 22, 2011 at 1:47 pm

Who needs meat with this? This is bound to make everybody happy!
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krimkus December 27, 2011 at 8:44 am

Thank you Belinda! I wish you and your family a very happy new year. I love your new site. :)

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Food Jaunts December 22, 2011 at 2:54 pm

I love vegetable lasagna, a lot of times you don’t need all of that meat. So nice of you to make options for your guests.
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krimkus December 27, 2011 at 8:43 am

The best things is you can still add meat if you want to, but you’ll get those important veggies in too. Happy New Year!

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Christine December 22, 2011 at 4:05 pm

Looks like a perfect dinner. Yum!
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Alicia@healthyhomemade December 22, 2011 at 10:43 pm

This looks simply delicious and it is a wonderfully healthy dish too!
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krimkus December 27, 2011 at 8:42 am

I’m not a big fan of pasta dishes, but when they’re packed with veggies I’m a happy camper. Happy New Year!

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Sandi December 23, 2011 at 3:30 am

Nicely done Kristen, I like cooking w/kale better than eating it raw. That cheesy blanket that covers the rest of the lasagna goodies-looks DIVINE!
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krimkus December 27, 2011 at 8:40 am

Thank you Sandi! Have a wonderful new year to come. :)

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Kristen December 23, 2011 at 5:13 am

That looks like a great meal! I love the thick veggie filling. I’d definitely choose it over some other meaty concoctions if it were on my table.

Merry Christmas to you.
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krimkus December 27, 2011 at 8:36 am

I’m with you. I’m such a veggie lover! Have a wonderful new year. :)

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Melanie @ Melanie Cooks December 23, 2011 at 8:25 am

Vegetable lasagna is one of my favorite main dishes, it’s so filling!
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krimkus December 27, 2011 at 8:34 am

It certainly is filling and a terrific way to get those veggies in. Have a wonderful new year!

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EA-The Spicy RD December 23, 2011 at 9:15 am

This looks fabulous and a great reminder that I haven’t made any lasagna for awhile! Must make this (after Christmas :-)
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krimkus December 27, 2011 at 8:33 am

It’s a good thing Ann caught the fact that I left out the kale in the recipe! It wouldn’t be much of a veggie lasagna without it. Have a wonderful new year to come!

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Katerina December 23, 2011 at 1:37 pm

This is a beautiful and tasty alternative Kristi! Merry Christmas to you and your family with lots of love and joy!
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krimkus December 27, 2011 at 8:30 am

I wish you the same Katerina!

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torviewtoronto and createwithmom December 23, 2011 at 5:02 pm

this looks wonderful
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Ann December 23, 2011 at 10:49 pm

I was so drawn in by the title and it sounds amazing! However, I may be missing it…but I don’t see Kale listed in the ingredients. I’d LOVE to try this one – can you help? The pictures and description sounds AMAZING!
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krimkus December 27, 2011 at 8:29 am

Ha! Boy can you tell it’s the holidays! I used 8 cups kale – it doesn’t cook down as much as spinach does, so 8 cups worked for me. If you think that would be too much for your family, you could always reduce the kale and add more mushrooms, or use spinach instead. Have a wonderful new year to come! I look forward to sharing recipes and tips with you. :)

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Ramona December 24, 2011 at 4:29 am

Lovely Lasagna!! I would definitely dig in. :) Merry Christmas!! ~ Ramona
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krimkus December 27, 2011 at 8:19 am

Thank you! Have a fantastic new year to come!

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Biren @ Roti n Rice December 24, 2011 at 2:34 pm

Definitely a good one for after the holiday eats. Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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krimkus December 27, 2011 at 8:15 am

Thank you Biren! I wish the same for you and your family. I look forward to sharing food and fun with you this year. :)

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Irena December 24, 2011 at 7:48 pm

Beautiful lasagna….looks so delicious…Merry Christmas, best wishes!
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krimkus December 27, 2011 at 8:11 am

Same to you and a happy new year to come!

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Magic of Spice December 30, 2011 at 2:23 pm

I don’t eat meat…and I do love this lasagna! Just look at all of these goodies, and the gorgeously toasted melty cheese :)
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